Geotechnical Engineer

Are you keen to explore a role in geotechnical engineering?

We are looking for an engineer who is open to a site-based project role, or an office-based design engineering role.

A day in the life of an engineer at site

• Contributing technical expertise to project drawings/designs/operating parameter and overseeing construction engineering processes
• Plan detailed instructions (with updated engineering drawings) on daily project activities, and monitor progress to ensure activities are executed as per project specifications.
• Assist in project cost control in line with the project budget (e.g. ensuring value-based procurement practices, optimum machine utilisation and usage of spares and scrap process compliance)
• Understand the geotechnical aspects of the project e.g. Soil Condition, CPT etc, so as to identify risk to project and to take steps to mitigate.
• Ensure all project documentation (progress reports, progress claims, daily reports, site diary, QA/QC report etc.) are submitted and follow up to ensure collection of approved documents in a timely manner.
• Performing cost calculations and preparing financial projections, to submit accurate Project Finance Reports and work related reports in a timely fashion.
• Responsible to implement global QA/QC program and initiatives to ensure the QA/QC compliance in execution of projects. .
• Responsible to implement global HSEQ programs and initiatives to ensure HSEQ compliance in execution of projects. Performing regular tests on materials and procedures to ensure compliance with project/athorities regulations.
• Preparing work schedules in collaboration with the project manager. Liaising between clients, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

A day in the life of a design engineer

Design support for tenders:

• Review and summarize soil condition reports, tender specifications and requirements.
• Identify and summarise geotechnical problems and technical risk.
• Analyse geotechnical problems and draft technical proposal.

Design-related coordination work for ongoing projects:

• Perform analysis and design in accordance with current legislation, standards and codes of practice
• Prepare detailed construction drawings with the assistance of draughtsperson.
• Conduct regular site visits to integrate design concept and actual ground conditions.
• Quality Control (QC) review and verification between design assumptions and actual site conditions.
• Carry out geotechnical analysis and design using tools such as Slope/W and Plaxis as well as Keller’s in-house software.
• Conduct back analysis and research for future improvements based on actual performance and as-built data.
• Prepare technical proposal for remedial work during construction when required.
• Liaise with clients/consultants/ sub-contractors on technical related issues.

You will need:

• A professional degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience in ground improvement will be advantageous (fresh gradudates are welcome to apply)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), AutoCAD, Plaxis 2D and Plaxis 3D
• A valid Supervise Construction Work for WSH certificate (preferable)

What we offer:

• Annual Leave, Medical Insurance, Medical Leave, Variable Bonus, Learning & Development Opportunities, Referral Rewards & Employee Assistance Programme
• Global & Regional networking opportunities
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Learn more about Keller's Inclusion Commitment at https://www.keller.com/how-we-work/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Find out more here:

https://www.kellerasean.com/